In 2012, according to estimates, a total of 4600 foreign families bought a home in Italy. This is 13.5% more than the previous year and represents a total investment of 2.1 billion Euros.Just like the old joke that involves a Frenchman, a German and an Englishman so the image could fit the buyers that have, up to now, invested in Italian property. Historically, France, Germany and the United Kingdom were the first countries to take an active interest in the Italian property market, albeit favouring different parts of Italy. Historically, as a second home investment, Germans tended to buy in and around the lakes of northern Italy and later the Adriatic coast. Their geographical preferences, however, now seem to be changing. Although the Adriatic Riviera still accounts for more than 25% of Italian property searches made by German citizens this was closely followed by the Veneto coast at 23% and Liguria at 17%. Recent ‘hot spots’ among German clients include the Conero Riviera in the Marche at 5%, just one percentage point below Lake Garda, and Salento at 4%. In 47% of cases, Germans invest between 200,000 and 300,000 euros in a property. It would also appear that a new type of German buyer is emerging as in 13% of cases they are looking for a farmhouse and not simply a house. With exactly the same investment budget as Germans our French cousins, however, still have a preference for Liguria. From West to East, Liguria still accounts for 21% property searches among the French. Their second preference is Tuscany at 11% while the third most popular search is very specific, Rome! The Italian capital is the place to buy for 5% of potential French investors. The English, indeed British, in Italy have now become a sizeable minority, especially in Tuscany and central Italy. The hilly area between the provinces of Siena and Florence has even acquired the name ‘Chiantishire’ in recognition of the amount of ‘Brits’ that are here. It is no surprise then that Tuscany accounts for 29% of property searches by the ‘Brits’ followed by the beautiful cities of Venice (19%) and Rome (18%). Curiously, just behind these popular choices, is not another historic town but Milan which accounts for 16% of property searches made by UK citizens. The budget for British buyers appears to be slightly larger than the French and Germans at between 300,000 and 500,000 euros.While these nationalities represent the historical footprint of foreign buyers in Italy the analysis from the research department at the property website, Immobiliare.it, highlight two important emerging ‘buyer profiles’, the Russians and Austrians.Those with the deepest pockets would appear to be the Russian buyers. While 77% of Russian buyers estimate that they will not spend less that 500,000 euros on a property they end up, on average, spending 900,000 euros and above on a properties. Their searches tend to be polarised between two specific areas. Rome, which accounts for 41% of searches where they plan to buy apartments with at least 5 rooms, and Sardinia which accounts for 31% of searches for luxury Villas. Increasingly, however, the Russians have discovered the charms of the coast with 15% of their searches focused on Campania.While the arrival of the Russians may not be a great surprise the same cannot be said for the Austrians who have recently become increasingly interested in Italian property. Their most common searches are for three-room apartments in Lignano Sabbiadoro in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region while there is also increasing interest in Veneto and Umbria at 21% and 11% respectively. Similar to the British, the Austrians would also appear to be mid to high end spenders with 43% budgeting to spend between 300,000 and 500,000 euros on their Italian property.

Le Marche Properties and Accommodation
Le Marche is the up and coming region to visit with marvellous accommodations or invest in a property. Le Marche it is an incredible place to visit or the ideal location where expatriate because is a treasure chest of churches, galleries and stunning landscapes – culture and nature all waiting to welcome you.
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This delightful villa for sale in Urbino is immersed in the wonderful green nature of the Marche region of Italy, dominated by the hills of Montefeltro in a landscape where deer, pheasant, squirrels and numerous other animals can be seen running around. Dating to the 15th century the property is characterized by imposing brick walls and is distributed over three levels with a tower adding an additional vantage point. It was initially a wealthy landowners house with farmhouse annex and was subsequently used by two farming families before being converted into a single luxury home during the 1980's during which important renovation and restoration works were carried out.The 600m2 home for sale in Italy has a south facing main entrance with an external brick staircase characterising one part of the facade. Two additional entrances are present, one east facing with nearby fountain and one north facing with small courtyard and water well creating a raised loggia. [...]

This ancient palace of unique and timeless charm, located in the Marche region, is for sale.This exclusive property is part of a typical historic hamlet, surrounded by the soft hills of the local countryside, extends over 2000 m2 of floor surface and also features a splendid private garden, two fully restored swimming-pools positioned on the terraces overlooking the enclosing landscape.This estate is a luxury resort with reception halls and lounges decorated with ancient furniture and paintings, and a restaurant that can accommodate up to 70 guests.The palace features 32 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms and a number of lounges and terraces with a panoramic view, is currently divided providing great privacy for all guests. [...]

This historic luxury villa for sale is located on top of a hill, surrounded by a spectacular view, just a few kilometers from Macerata town centre.This complex features a total floor surface of 13,000 m2, and 5 hectares of grounds.The villa is positioned on the grounds of an old fortification of the 12th century converted into a manor house in the 16th century that used to manage and supervise the farm of an important local family.This building was extended and refurbished in mid 1700s and, besides the magnificent manor house, it feature one of the most spectacular Italian style gardens in the country, a large wood forest, a small baroque style church named to S. Philip, a number of residential terraced houses, stables, storage areas and a lemon tree conservatory.The position of this splendid luxury villa for sale in Macerata is not casual [...]

Located in Sant'Amico at Morro d'Alba, only 15 km from the Ancona Airport and the Adriatic beaches of Senigallia, the B&B"La Fonte del Re" is the ideal place to enjoy the peaceful Marche countryside, visit the nearby wineries, discover the several ancient hamlets & historical towns while enjoying the local Marche cuisine surrounded by a unique landscape.

"La Fonte del Re" is based in a traditional Marche country house recently renovated with particular care using natural materials with the aim of recreating a warm country atmosphere. [click...]

Palazzo Morichelli d'Altemps is a magnificent Palazzo offering 3 luxury Apartments with accommodation for just 8 persons.The first is situated on the second floor of the building with a spectacular view of the magnificent Sibillini Mountains, the suite is decorated in a classic style, with particular care given to the furniture and fabrics, in keeping with the nineteenth-century frescoes that characterize it, details that provide a welcoming and exclusive, old-world charm with all the conveniences of modern comforts: jacuzzi, tv, wi-fi, hair dryer, kitchenette, mini-bar, in-room breakfast on request.The second is a charming studio apartment on the third floor of the Palazzo characterized by sloping ceilings with wooden beams; spaces expertly-made and stunning views, stroking the beautiful hillocks of the Marche, and reaching the deep blue of the Adriatic Sea. The Third is Situated on the palace floor, the marvelous apartment welcomes guests in an atmosphere of elegance and charmThe apartment consists of a double bedroom, a dining room richly decorated with frescoes, an antique kitchen with an enormous fireplace, a spacious living room all overlooking the private garden of the Palace and the green hills of the country.

The beautiful Italian farmhouse of Il Melograno is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Le Marche, close to the Adriatic coast and the historic town of Fermo.The Agriturismo is nestled in the center of a peaceful oasis, offering top quality holiday accommodation with refined rooms and the invaluable silence that surrounds it.

The 18th century farmhouse and surrounding buildings have all been fully restored to a high standard, maintaining the original features and charm, yet offering all modern comforts. The family run Agriturismo offers a welcoming atmosphere with a variety of accommodation solutions to suit both couples, families or large groups wishing to rent the entire property for special occasions. It runs both as a B&B and as a self-catering holiday accomodation.

Novecamere is a country hotel situated inside the Conero National Park only a few minutes from the beautiful beaches of Sirolo,Its 9 bedrooms have been carefully furnished in minimal chic style: natural wood floors, original beamed ceilings, modern beds designed and hand-made by a local artisan. Designer wall lamps mounted onto the original white Conero stone walls.All rooms have air conditioning, refrigerator, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, telephone and an internet connection.

Breakfast is served a modern glass conservatory, located in a beautiful rose garden and amidst plants of aromatic herbs which fill the air with their scent.

Villa San Pellegrino is a luxury property located a few kilometers from Macerata , in the heart of the Marche region. The villa has a unique location on top of a hill surrounded by green fields, with a splendid panorama that goes from the Adriatic coast to the Sibillini Mountains. The villa is located in the middle of a park of 30 thousand square meters, completely fenced, including trees, fruit trees and olive trees.

Villa San Pellegrino is a historic villa built in 1800, completely renovated in the 90s. It has been maintained the simplicity and the original traditional style. Ancient and modern decors meet in the beautiful interiors: Murano glasses, hand-carved wood, white Carrara marble, and the wrought iron worked by the Master Veneto Benetton.

Villa San Pellegrino has 1100 square meters area divided into 4 floors. It offers 4 double bedrooms with en suite, 5 double rooms with bathroom and a single bedroom, hosting a total of 19 people. In the park, the church consecrated dating back to 1400, completely restored. Inside, a beautiful painting entitled to San Giuliano, the patron saint of the city of Macerata.

Villa San Pellegrino is characterized by modern facilities such as a tennis professional court and a swimming pool with sun terrace, for a pleasant and enjoyable stay for guests of all ages.

Hign quality in Central Italy, for Business, Relax and WellnessThe hotel is suitable for each type of stay or business meeting, for your moments of relaxation and well-being, for a family vacation or a romantic weekend. Discover the exclusive world of EGO Hotel, a world of unique spaces with refined design, where elegance and attention to details create perfect harmony. A place perfectly designed for you, that will meet your needs, because our goal is to take care of you, so as you can fully enjoy your stay.Unique spaces designed to offer maximum comfort and relaxation in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Design and technology combined with our professionalism merge to create a special place, dedicated to you and to your enjoyment, to give you moments to remember. Conceived as a versatile and multifunctional place, EGO Hotel is the ideal location for any type of event, not matter if it is a gala dinner, an anniversary, a birthday, a christening or a wedding. We'll take care of the organization in detail, to make your moments unique and unforgettable and to make your wishes come true, as if they were our own.

This beautiful property is perfectly situated about 4 km from the small town of Petritoli, Fermo, Le Marche Italy.270sqm of house22.500 sqm (5 ½ acres) of land with 100 olive trees, fruit trees including fig, apricot, plum, peach and almond. [...]

Knock-out views, accomplished cuisine and chilled out vibes - this might just be the perfect Italian retreat. Located high up on a hilltop, surrounded by peaceful Marche countryside, this lovingly-run estate is a rural idyll that's totally removed from the stresses of modern life.Featuring an open-air swimming pool and solarium (on the loftiest area of the grounds), the idea here is to relax completely - watching the sun set over the vineyards and olive groves with a locally-produced glass of wine in hand. Explore your surroundings by bicycle or take a trip to the coast, just 15 minutes away, then return for elegant suppers on the terrace.[...]

Agricamp Picobello is a beautiful mini camping and Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the Le Marche region of Italy. The site consists of a farm house on 7 hectares of land and is only available for camping, sorry no motorhomes or caravans. We speak English, Dutch, German and Italian and know the region well, we will be pleased to help you plan your day trips and sightseeing, enjoy the countryside, nature, quietness, fine hospitality and have a fantastic holiday under the warm Italian sun! [...]

Overlooking the green Conca Valley, deep in a park where time goes by to the slow beat of nature, there is a place created to conjure up a suggestive and relaxing atmosphere around you, where body and spirit rediscover a sense of serenity and harmony.Our guests can avail 21 finely furnished rooms, a restaurant, two pools - one indoor and one outdoor - a meeting room, an equipped gym and the splendid park that surrounds it.

Villa Pomegranate is a large detached farmhouse and adjacent cottage, offering quality group holiday accommodation to large family gatherings, wedding parties and groups in the heart of Le Marche region. Nestled in soft rolling hills of central Italy, the spell bindling setting overlooks distant hilltop villages and the Sibillini mountains.The property is 17kms inland from the Adriatic coast, which offers long sandy blu flag beaches, reachable by car in 15 minutes.The farm relais is nestled in the centre of 28 acres in complete privacy, surrounded by a green lung project started in 2001. The extensive gardens and grounds offer the perfect setting for wedding parties and receptions. To date we have planted over 3000 trees of many different species, choosen to attract birds and thus create a peaceful and natural oasis. Then more recently we have also planted over 400 olives trees and begun producing our own organic olive oil.The property being let is composed of the large villa / farmhouse, adjacent Pink Cottage, the swimming pool area and grounds for exclusive use of the patrons.

Standard B&B is a home located in the very heart of the seaside town of Civitanova Marche only a few steps from the sea, and it’s just two minutes walk from the train station. The house has been recently renovated and it is equipped with all comforts but still retains the typical structure of the ancient seafaring houses. This makes the Standard B&B a cozy, warm and relaxing place to stay. It is the perfect location to spend the holidays, a weekend at the beach or even on a business trip when you’re away from home but you can feel just like being there. The house is structured like this, on the ground floor the entrance hall, the kitchen and a lovely courtyard where you can have breakfast, dine or just relax. In the courtyard there is also a bathroom with shower, great for cooling off in the summer when you come back from the sea.

A spacious and sumptuous restored farmhouse with guest cottage, an apartment and garden with pool in the hills of the Marche countryside.This recently restored house is surrounded by landscaped gardens and has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The comfortable and luminous main house has three double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen, dining room, drawing room and study. There is under floor heating, cooling and humidifiers throughout.The stylish air conditioned cottage can accommodate 4 people and the similarly restored apartment another four.There is a complete alternative energy system that includes solar panels and a geo-thermic field with 7 year ROI.The house is just over 5 km from a busy hilltop town in the province of Macerata. The beach and motorway at Civitanova Marche are 60 km away and Ancona airport just over one hour.

Casa lo Smeriglio, which takes its name from a local falcon, is a milestone in the restoration of farmhouses in the Region. High up in the Marche hills, this house has a sumptuous interior matched only by the vast panorama that it dominates. Although the house is recognizable as a restored Marche farmhouse with its stone and brick walls and outside staircase, the interior is stylish and contemporary rather than rustic. The very spacious rooms also point to a interpretation that is more luxurious than authentic. The house has been built on a gentle slope so that the four levels are divided by only a few stairs. The main building covers about 450 sqm and includes 2 reception rooms, a hall, a dining room, a family kitchen with larder and prep room, a spa area (sauna and Turkish bath for 5), 3 large double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and small sitting room and a laundry room. There is under floor heating throughout and there is a high tech central control touch panel for all services. Further to the main house is a restored annex that is a garage on the ground floor and bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. There is also a 50 sqm garden shed built into the hillside that could be converted into further residential rooms as well as another 70 sqm ruin also in the grounds. Acting as a backdrop to the house is a very well maintained terraced garden with a 12m x 4m pool. The property extends to 2 Ha with mainly lawns, terraces, olives and oaks and a natural spring.

This breathtakingly photographed volume offers an inside, and outside, look at twenty-two lovingly restored homes, labours of love by people whose passion for Italy just couldn't be ignored. Owners and designers share anecdotes about their experiences with local artisans, vendors, and bureaucracy, while offering real-world advice on the tactics of restoring a house in a foreign country. Whether the plan is to embark on a complete redesign, begin a restoration, or just move in and let the house evolve on its own, home owners and dreamers alike will value the information and thrill to the dream of Restoring a Home in Italy. This is a book at once lush and beautiful, and invaluably practical.

The leading guide to Buying a House in Italy, this fully comprehensive book combines cultural and economical information with practical tips and advice. It reveals how to find all types of property from villas and apartments to farms and vineyards. It will divulge inside information on the up-and-coming areas in Italy, where the bargains are to be found as well as full coverage of the regions already popular with British buyers. Fully revised, this new edition boasts up-to-date information on subjects such as property prices, housing regulations and taxation. It will cover all of the essentials, from raising finance and dealing with estate agents to arranging removals, getting power and water connected and dealing with builders.

Locanda Rocco is a charming hotel-restaurant in the historical centre of Sirolo, one of the most prized holiday destinations on the Conero Riviera.The locanda was built in 13th century above the arched entrance to the town, and forms part of the ancient walls of Sirolo. It used to be an ideal resting place for travellers and merchants journeying along the Conero road, who could find board and lodging in this small inn.The recently renovated hotel is the perfect place for those who want to spend a holiday at the seaside, while enjoying the charm and tranquility of this beautifully-preserved Medieval village. Locanda Rocco is just 400 m from secluded beaches, natural caves and white rocks lapped by the transparent waters of the Adriatic sea.The hotel restaurant offers a modern reinterpretation of traditional sea and land dishes from Marche area. In the summer dinner is served in the enchanting small piazza facing the hotel, right in the heart of Sirolo, a perfect spot to admire the breathtaking sea views.

URBINO RESORT won the 2015 Green Travel Award – Award for Best GIST “Eco Village”, during the BIT Fair in Milan.This prestigious reward is assigned to the best Italian accommodation with a focus on sustainable and responsible tourism [...]

There are so many reasons that make now a great time to invest in Italian properties. The first one is that the real estate market in Italy seems to be stabilizing and 2014’s statistics show the first indicators of recovery since the economic crash. In fact, a recent report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute suggests that Italy can offer some of the best property opportunities in Europe.

At the moment it is possible to buy valuable properties for very good prices, especially in the most popular areas of Italy as Tuscany, Lake Como and Puglia, as well as in the newly discovered spots of Le Marche and Umbria, where properties can be up to 1/3 cheaper than in Tuscany. [...]

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